Saints Sign Ex-Panther LB Morgan - Morgan expected to move to weak linebacker, compete with Shanle

Mar/07/08 02:42 AM Filed in: Dan Morgan
The Saints have loaded up at linebacker this offseason by plucking two former Miami Hurricane linebackers from east-coast teams. First, the Saints traded for Jets LB Jonathan Vilma to start at middle linebacker.

Nearly one week into free agency, the Saints have signed long-time Panthers linebacker Dan Morgan, according to the Gaston Gazette.

Morgan, 29, 6'2, 245, is an instinctive and imposing linebacker with the neck of a tree trunk and a history of outstanding play. The former collegiate fullback also played weakside linebacker at Miami, where is he expected to play in New Orleans. The Saints have two-year starter Scott Shanle under contract, and Morgan is expected to compete for the starting job. In Carolina, Morgan has started at all three linebacker positions. Click here to continue reading...